Jason Murray Sanchez

Jason Murray Sanchez, 50, passed away unexpectedly at Baltimore Washington Medical Center on October 13, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on October 2, 1974, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Rob and Lynn Sanchez of Easton, MD. In 1980, Jason moved with his family to the Eastern Shore of Maryland when his father established a medical practice in Easton. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul Elementary, followed by Easton Middle and High School, where he graduated in 1992. Jason was a passionate athlete from a young age, starting competitive swimming at five. He excelled in multiple sports, playing tennis, baseball, soccer, and basketball throughout high school. Jason pursued higher education at Mitchell College and Frostburg State, ultimately earning a bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a minor in Psychology from Walden University. Jason dedicated his professional life to helping individuals and families affected by addiction, a cause close to his heart. He was deeply committed to recognizing addiction as a disease and helping others understand its impact on both those suffering and their loved ones. A lifelong sports fan, Jason followed the Orioles, Ravens, and FSU Seminoles, among many others. Later in life, he developed a love for golf, even building a practice facility in his backyard. His true gift, however, was teaching the intricacies of the golf swing to others. Jason is preceded in death by his younger brother, Rion, and his grandparents, Ruth and Alex Sanchez and Murray and Margaret Huggan. He is survived by his parents, Rob and Lynn Sanchez; his brother, Robert (Libby); his nephew, Gage; his beloved partner, Heather Moore, and her children, Ava and Hunter, as well as her grandchildren, Tatum and Haven. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members who will miss him dearly. Jason’s family will remember him for his tireless efforts in the fight against addiction, his compassion, and his unyielding belief in the power of recovery. As Elizabeth Kubler-Ross once wrote, “The Most Beautiful People are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” A visitation will be held at Fellows Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home in Easton on Sunday, October 20, from 3 to 5 PM. A funeral Mass will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Easton on Monday, October 21, at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chesapeake Voyagers Inc. or For All Seasons Inc., in honor of Jason’s commitment to mental health and addiction recovery

Jason Murray Sanchez

October 2, 1974 - October 13, 2024